IOWA CORN CASSEROLE

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I only wish I knew how many times I've made this dish for reunions and other get-togethers during the past 40 years. It seems no matter how much I make, there are never any leftovers. I've even gotten long-distance recipe requests from people who've moved away and miss my corn casserole.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 pound bacon, diced
2 cups soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cans (14-3/4 ounces each) cream-style corn

Steps:

In a skillet, fry the bacon until lightly browned. Remove and set aside. Pour 1/8 to 1/4 cup of bacon drippings over bread crumbs; set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings; saute green pepper and onion in reserved drippings until tender. Stir in the corn, bacon and half of bread crumbs. , Spoon into a 1-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining crumbs. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.